A man sells each of his $2$ articles for $Rs.$ $99.$ On one he gains $10 \%$ and on the other he incurred a loss of $1 \%$ in the entire transaction. What is his total gain in $\%$?

  • A

    $9$

  • B

    $4 \frac{4}{19}$

  • C

    $4.5$

  • D

    $5.5$

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